Rahab, a Canaanite prostitute from Jericho, appears in Jesus' genealogy as a powerful example of God's grace reaching unexpected people. When Israelite spies came to scout the promised land, she chose to hide them despite the risk to her life, demonstrating remarkable faith in the God of Israel. Her story challenges us to reconsider how we judge others and shows that no one is beyond God's transforming grace. Rahab's inclusion in Christ's family tree proves that God can use anyone for His purposes, regardless of their past or current circumstances.

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From Series: "Unexpected!"

In our Advent Christmas series, "Unexpected," we invite you to journey with us as we unfold the genealogy of Jesus. We'll delve into the lives of key figures such as Abraham, David, Joseph, Mary, and four other unexpected relatives highlighted in Jesus’ family tree from Matthew 1:1-17. These relatives reveal to us Jesus Christ is the Messiah who came to save the world, but also each of their own stories show us unexpected truths of how God brought about the birth of His own Son. And, forces us to ask the question, why did these people make it into the Jesus’ genealogy and the Christmas story?

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